A 25 year old man has been charged with the murder of Emma Baum whose body was found in Penygroes on Monday morning.

David Nicholas Davies from Trefor, Gwynedd, will appear before Caernarfon Magistrates on Friday morning where an application will be made to remand him into custody.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Superintendent Iestyn Davies said: “Despite an individual being charged with murder increased police presence in the village will continue to provide reassurance and a point of contact for anyone to provide further information.

"Detectives from the from Investigation Team will also continue to conduct enquires locally and I’d reiterate my appeal that should anyone have any information that will help us fully understand the sequence of events that led to the discovery of Emma’s body then I’d ask they contact police.”

Anyone with any information relating to this incident is urged to contact the Major Incident Room on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference U105426. Alternatively, contact the control room direct via the new web live chat